Tuesday, November 19, 2013

MURFREESBORO — A
world of educational and cultural opportunities awaits MTSU students at the
2013 Study Abroad Fair.

The Office of Education Abroad will host the fair, which is
free and open to the public, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13, in the
lobby of the Student Union.

“We will have more than 30 tables of information on program
and country options, scholarships and financial aid,” said Tiffany Bickers,
director of the office. “MTSU faculty, program representatives and study-abroad
returnees will be on hand to answer questions.”

In addition, five 30-minute informational sessions are
scheduled to explain various aspects of planning to study in other countries. Sessions
will take place in Room 210 of the Student Union. They are:

MTSU offers more than 500 study-abroad program options in 65
countries. The minimum grade-point average for participation on an MTSU
education abroad approved program is 2.5 overall combined for the semester/academic
year or 2.0 overall combined for the summer or other short term. Exceptions can
be requested through the Office of Education Abroad and the Vice Provost for
International Affairs.

The next “Study Abroad 101” information session for students
who want to learn the basics of international education is slated for 2 to 3
p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, in Room 221 of the Student Union.